A clerical receptionist is the first person to greet clients at an office. In addition to greeting customers, they also perform a variety of administrative work tasks. In this role, your job duties include answering telephone calls from potential customers, answering customer inquiries, and greeting all visitors as they enter the office. The qualifications needed for a career as a clerical receptionist include a high school diploma or GED certificate. You also need strong organizational, customer service, and communication skills. In some roles, you may even need basic sales skills, as you are the first line of selling the services of your company to potential customers.